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Akita

Bank Clerk Honored in Akita for Preventing Online Scam Through Attentive Service

A bank teller at Mizuho Bank's Akita branch received a certificate of appreciation after her careful questioning prevented an elderly customer from falling victim to a fraud scheme.
2026.08.01
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Kotoura Town

Convenience Store Clerk Honored for Preventing Electronic Money Scam in Tottori

A convenience store employee in Tottori Prefecture received a certificate of appreciation from Kotoura Daisen Police for preventing a fraud scheme targeting an elderly customer.
2026.07.31
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Hino City

Five Hino Volunteer Firefighters Honored with Commendation for Rescuing Injured Woman

Five members of the Hino City Volunteer Fire Department received a commendation from the Tokyo Fire Department for rescuing a woman who fell into a river during night training.
2026.07.30
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Fukuoka

Fukuoka Postal Worker Honored for Preventing Social Media Fraud Scheme

A postal worker in Fukuoka, Japan, received a certificate of appreciation for stopping a scam. His attention to an unusual transfer limit request protected a customer from fraud.
2026.07.29
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Akita

Certificate of Appreciation for Two Women in Akita for Protecting Lost Elderly Man

Two women, Megumi Matsui and Miku Suzuki, were presented with a certificate of appreciation by Akita East Police for protecting a lost elderly man. They found him leaning on a fence, recognized heatstroke symptoms, and guided him to a hospital, ensuring his safe return home.
2026.07.29
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